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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.95, 497.99 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.95, 497.99 and 220.92 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.95 : 497.99 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.95/497.99 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.95x = 497.99 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.95x = 110,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,016.23/360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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